President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 1,500 individuals who were placed on home confinement during the pandemic, marking the largest single-day clemency act.
Biden emphasized the theme of second chances, stating, "America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances... restoring opportunity for Americans to participate in daily life."
The release comes after significant public concern about the conditions in prisons during the pandemic, where at times, 1 in 5 prisoners had COVID-19.
Biden intends to take further steps in clemency and is under pressure from advocacy groups for broader pardons, highlighting ongoing debates about criminal justice.
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